pregnancy — the condition of being pregnant; the period when a woman carries a developing baby inside her body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the condition of being pregnant; the period when a woman carries a developing baby inside her body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɛɡnənsi/
Example Sentences
- She craved pickles and ice cream during her pregnancy, much to her husband's confusion.
- The doctor monitored her pregnancy closely due to her age.
- Her pregnancy glow made everyone ask if she was using expensive skincare products.
pregnancy
NOUN[/ˈprɛɡnənsi/]
the condition of being pregnant; the period when a woman carries a developing baby inside her body
the condition of being pregnant; the period when a woman carries a developing baby inside her body
Pregnancy brings urgency to the agency!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin praegnans, meaning 'pregnant' or 'with child'. It combines prae (before) and gnatus (born), literally describing the state of having a child born before one—that is, a child about to be born.
Breakdown
prae- (before) + gnatus (born) + -ancy (state or condition), forming the noun denoting the condition of carrying an unborn child.
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📝Examples
“She craved pickles and ice cream during her pregnancy, much to her husband's confusion.”
“The doctor monitored her pregnancy closely due to her age.”
“Her pregnancy glow made everyone ask if she was using expensive skincare products.”
“They announced their pregnancy to their families during Christmas dinner.”
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